The National Symphony Orchestra will perform on Sunday.

Wondering how to spend this Labor Day in Washington, DC?  Here’s what’s going on in our nation’s capitol this weekend.

The Labor Day Concert at the Capitol will be held Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on East Capitol and First Street.  The concert will be performed by the National [...]

There are many different ways to celebrate the Fourth of July but few are as amazing and breathtaking as celebrating this holiday in our nation’s capitol.  Watching fireworks explode in multitudes of color around the many different landmarks in Washington DC is a sight like no other.  Imagine bursts of [...]

Remember to Order Mother's Day Flowers Today!

Looking for a special way to spend Mother’s Day this year? Here are some ideas of ways to spend some family time with mom on Mother’s Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Mother’s Day Brunch
Take mom out to brunch this Mother’s Day. Here are some restaurants with [...]

Mother

When we think of our mothers, most of us are able to think of ways that she overcame bad odds, protected us, fought for us, struggled to make our lives better and gave more of herself than was probably healthy for her.   We know Mom is our hero.  We have our stories, our personal history [...]

Easter Flowers: Tulips & Daffodils

“Earth Laughs in Flowers.”
 Ralph Waldo Emerson
Easter flowers make the day more vibrant. Charming Easter flower bouquets in shades of purple combined with wide array of lavender flowers and tulip garden flowers make an ideal flower centerpiece for the Easter table.
 
Legend has it that lilies sprung in the place where Jesus’ blood [...]

Go Green

Whether you’re celebrating on the town or with your family, St. Patrick’s Day is well-celebrated in DC.  Wednesday is St. Patrick’s Day, and of course there are plenty of Irish cultural opportunities in the city.

On the Town

Againn is transforming its free-standing raw bar into a beer station, pouring drafts of Guinness and Kilkenny [...]

Happy New Year!

Family-Oriented Events

Want to ring in the New Year at a family-oriented, non-alcohol event? Several communities near Washington, DC in Maryland and Virginia host First Night events and other family friendly events to welcome the New Year!

New Year’s Annapolis
This event is based on the “First Night” concept and brings this Maryland community together [...]

Christmas in DC

There is a wide selection of Christmas events and activities to choose from in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. While you are busy shopping, decorating, cooking and preparing for the holiday, be sure to take some time out to make some special Christmas memories.

The Nutcracker
The Washington, DC area [...]

Flowers Are Perfect Christmas Gifts

Enjoying Flowers

Flowers are meaningful to us in that each fragrant petal is alive with positive energy.  Each flower signifies peace, love and prosperity.  We instantly feel a connection to the person who gives us the gift of flowers, from deep love to kind regards.  Flowers are a gift from nature - arranged by a human designer [...]

The Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th of the Jewish month of Kislev and begins on December 11 this year.

In 168 B.C.E. the Jewish Temple was seized by Syrian-Greek soldiers and dedicated to the worship of the god Zeus. This upset the Jewish [...]